PT 6200 - Medical Physiology II

This is the second course in the medical physiology two-course sequence. The physiology of the pulmonary, hematologic, immune, rheumatic, gastrointestinal, hepatic, pancreatic and biliary, genitourinary, and integumentary systems are addressed, and an emphasis is placed upon the normal response and adaptation within each of these systems to physical activity. In addition, an overview of oncology and infectious diseases are presented. Fundamentals of pathology for each system are presented from various perspectives: etiology; pathogenesis; signs and symptoms; diagnosis; including laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging; and treatment options, including pharmacological intervention. Throughout this course emphasis is placed on identifying “red flags” that would indicate to a physical therapist that treatment may be contraindicated or referral to another health care provider is warranted. Multiple formats including lecture, discussion and problem solving scenarios are used to assist students in making clinical correlations.

Credits: 4 hours

Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.